Mike Phelan is seeking assurances over the management structure at Manchester United before agreeing to stay as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No 2. Phelan is expected to follow Solskjaer by signing a long-term contract at Old Trafford after playing a pivotal role in United's revival since they returned to the club in December. But more than a week after the United manager was installed on a permanent basis, Phelan is still considering his position following talks at Carrington on Wednesday. The 56-year-old would prefer a less complicated set-up and wants to establish a clearer line of communication between the coaching team and the Old Trafford hierarchy. Phelan wants to have a clearer line of communication with the Old Trafford hierarchyHe would rather maintain his current close involvement with the first-team but is open to taking on a broader role around Carrington if he decides to stay.

Source: Daily Mail April 04, 2019 22:41 UTC